WORD FORMATION 9

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.

1 That organization depends on _______________________________ contributions. (VOLUNTEER)

2 I have always been very _______________________________ about literature. (PASSION)
3 Tom wasted our time reporting a lot of _______________________________ details. (RELEVANT)
4 It wasn't my _______________________________ to hurt you. (INTEND)

5 John is an _______________________________ journalist. (INVESTIGATE)

6 Richard didn't have the _______________________________ to admit that he was wrong. (DECENT)
7 It took her four months to recover from her _______________________________. (SICK)
8 You need to understand that _______________________________ doesn't last forever. (PROSPER)
9 In our opinion, solar panels are a good _______________________________. (INVEST)

10 He's _______________________________ and has really low self-esteem. (SECURE)

11 Everyone has received a _______________________________ amount of food and clothing. (SUFFICE)
12 We were present at the _______________________________ ceremony of the building. (DEDICATE)
13 My mother is always very _______________________________ in spite of her poor health. (CHEER)
14 It was with great ____________________________ that Jack finally agreed to the proposal. (RELUCTANT)
15 We cannot offer a further price _________________________ under the current circumstances. (REDUCE)
16 He's no original _________________, but simply imitates what others have already said and done. (THINK)
17 Think about the _______________________________ of your passengers. (SAFE)
18 The _______________________________ shot at the bird. (HUNT)
19 Mary looks like her mother, but her _______________________________ is different. (PERSON)
20 That is the most _______________________________ movie I've ever seen. (RIDICULE)

21 My daughter is a _______________________________ and inquisitive girl. (COMMUNICATE)

22 _______________________________ plays an important role in language study. (REPEAT)

23 We have a _______________________________ day ahead of us. (STRESS)

24 I admire your _______________________________ and determination. (PERSEVERE)

25 William took aim and fired a _______________________________ shot. (WARN)

26 Are you suggesting I'm a _______________________________? (LIE)

27 Shouldn't we wait for Tim's _______________________________? (APPROVE)

28 Larry was unable to produce any evidence to support his _______________________________. (STATE)
29 I want to ___________________________ the content of the presentation and draw a conclusion. (SUM)

30 There's no _______________________________ of food now. (SHORT)

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1 That organization depends on VOLUNTARY contributions.

2 I have always been very PASSIONATE about literature.

3 Tom wasted our time reporting a lot of IRRELEVANT details.

4 It wasn't my INTENTION to hurt you.

5 John is an INVESTIGATIVE journalist.

6 Richard didn't have the DECENCY to admit that he was wrong.

7 It took her four months to recover from her SICKNESS.
8 You need to understand that PROSPERITY doesn't last forever.
9 In our opinion, solar panels are a good INVESTMENT.

10 He's INSECURE and has really low self-esteem.

11 Everyone has received a SUFFICIENT amount of food and clothing.
12 We were present at the DEDICATION ceremony of the building.
13 My mother is always very CHEERFUL in spite of her poor health.
14 It was with great RELUCTANCE that Jack finally agreed to the proposal.

15 We cannot offer a further price REDUCTION under the current circumstances.

16 He's no original THINKER, but simply imitates what others have already said and done.
17 Think about the SAFETY of your passengers.
18 The HUNTER(S) shot at the bird.
19 Mary looks like her mother, but her PERSONALITY is different.

20 That is the most RIDICULOUS movie I've ever seen.

21 My daughter is a COMMUNICATIVE and inquisitive girl.

22 REPETITION plays an important role in language study.

23 We have a STRESSFUL day ahead of us.
24 I admire your PERSEVERANCE and determination.
25 William took aim and fired a WARNING shot.

26 Are you suggesting I'm a LIAR?

27 Shouldn't we wait for Tim's APPROVAL?

28 Larry was unable to produce any evidence to support his STATEMENT(S).

29 I want to SUMMARIZE (UK also SUMMARISE) the content of the presentation and draw a conclusion.

30 There's no SHORTAGE of food now.

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